CVE-2026-50510
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk23th percentile - higher than 23% of all known CVEs
Summary
Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in GitHub Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can execute malicious code on the developer's machine, risking data theft or control takeover.
Recommendation
Update GitHub Copilot to the latest version and enforce file name restriction policies.
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A vulnerability in GitHub Copilot 1.372.0 allows filesystem access outside the workspace folder without user approval via a file-handler URI parameter in fetch_webpage. This could lead to data exfiltration if combined with indirect prompt injection.
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- CVE-2026-45482High
A path traversal vulnerability in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
- CVE-2026-41109High
An injection vulnerability in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over the network due to improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Github Copilot allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.